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Style Hair with Tourmaline

Style Hair with Tourmaline Ceramic Technology

“Style Hair with Tourmaline Ceramic Technology”Just when you think nothing more can be done to improve the way we style hair, out comes the next new thing!  I swear life just keeps getting better and better . . . or at least that was what I THOUGHT!

Don’t believe everything you read. I just read an article the other day in American Salon Magazine, that noted a new product that has just “gotten better with age.” The Cricket Company, who has the most popular line of thermal round styling brushes, has just gone the next step to improve their product.

I’m not sure but it would be a good guess that they invented the ‘thermal round brush,” when they first came out with their collection in 1989. I used their brushes probably as my #1 way to style hair for almost everyone back at that time. I still have a collection and still use a selected few now and then.

When they first came out with the thermal round brush, it featured anti-static bristles and an aluminum barrel that would retain heat. We used these brushes to create every look from big soft curls to smoothed out hair with lots of body.  It was an instant ‘hit’ with hair stylists for a quick and easy way to style hair what ever length. Round thermal brushes of all sizes, flew off the shelves as the next new tool!

Cricket Company’s round thermal brush, “has just gotten better,” per American Salon Magazine anyways. Their brushes “now include tourmaline ceramic technology to leave hair shiny and moisturized and prevent damage.”

Well, great I thought, this is something new I can share with my readers! Maybe we should all go out and update our stash of Cricket’s Technique Thermal Round Brushes for the new improved, better for our hair type model.  Well . . . not so fast!

I went to Cricket’s website to get more information about those “new brushes,” but was only more confused.  I found nothing that was “new” and the descriptions left me with questions. So, long story short, I spoke with a gal from marketing, who supposedly was the person who could answer my questions.

I asked the obvious question to me, I didn’t understand which brush had the ‘new’ technology? Was it the bristles or the barrel or both that were infused with this new technology etc. etc. etc.

Sad but true her answer was:  “There is no “new” round thermal brushes with the tourmaline ceramic technology. Our brushes have always had that technology. I just told the person from American Salon that it was new, because there are a lot of people in the business who haven’t tried them yet, you know, it’s such a transient business, but we do have the most highly used brushes!”

If you haven’t tried any tools that contain the tourmaline ceramic technology, they really do make a difference to the look, feel and health of your hair. It helps prevent damage and leaves hair shinier and more moisturized.

Oh yeah and the folks at Cricket Co. have also included an “antimicrobial agent into the plastic” of their new brushes, so I guess there is something new about it after all.

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    Beach Waves or Defined Waves



    Beach Waves

    Beach Waves

    Try this method for beach waves this summer!
    “Beach Waves, the Boho Look”
    One of the hottest hairstyle trends this spring and summer is soft beach waves, also called the boho (bohemian) look. As the weather gets warmer and humidity levels rise, those of you with some natural wave to your hair have two choices; you can fight it, or go with it! I highly suggest the latter. There are only two, maybe three things, that are essential for making beach waves easy; the cut, the how-to and the right product . . . that’s it!

    Wouldn’t all you wavy haired girl’s love a defined, soft curlish look to your wave like this model? Now scrunching works alright for some of you, but if you want more than what that gives you, Kevin Murphy, renowned hair stylist and product innovator with Modern Salon, bring us this how-to video on creating soft defined beach waves.

    I was surprised to find that they also give detailed info on how to cut this hair style. The hair cutting directions are for hairdressers. If you are not a hairdresser, don’t try it. The styling techniques, on the other hand, are easy to follow for all and can be printed.

    Back in the late 70’s and early 80’s, a method of perming called, “transfer perms” were done only by a minority of hairdressers in my area. The reason might have been because it was a longer process and therefore cost quite a bit more. But, the results of this wrapping method for perming was gorgeous! You could achieve a large defined curl that held it’s shape. It basically involved rolling the hair on a small rod, partially processing and then “transferring” each rod to a larger rod and finishing the processing.

    This type of “transfer” process is how Kevin achieves this soft defined beach wave. This type of wave will last a long time as it has a strong base curl structure. The smaller rod first forms a tighter curl and the second larger roller softens it to a strong holding larger wave. Does that make sense? Well this is why I love video’s . . . video’s and pictures tell a thousand words . . . Thanks Kevin and Modern Salon!

    Kevin Murphy, renowned stylist, and Modern Salon, bring us this how-to video on creating defined beach waves.

    Beach Waves
    Long one length hair BEFORE
    Beach Waves
    Before styling, after the cut

    Kevin Murphy and Modern Salon, bring us this how-to video on creating defined boho curls.

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    Hair Care Product and Tools Favorites Update



    Hair Care Products
    Hair Care Products Awards

     

    What are the Professionals Favorite Hair Care Products?

    “Stylist Awards Hair Care Products”

    Ladies, call it what you will, but . . . Do you think you are ever R-E-A-L-L-Y satisfied that the hair care product you use is the best one for you? Why is it that even after you seem to have found a hair care product that works, within a short while it doesn’t seem to do what it once did? Can your hair become immune to a hair care product if you use it for too long? Or, are we all just being duped into believing that the next best product will be better than the last best product?

    Well, you know what they say? They say the only thing certain besides death and taxes, is CHANGE. And change your hair does. Your hair changes with age, seasons, health, use and abuse, as well as with your lifestyle changes ie; sports or even some hobbies. I don’t think our hair becomes immune to any one hair care product with use, but it may do better with a different formulation as it changes.   

    Change your hair care product or hair styling tool if you’re not happy with the results your getting. Are we being sold a bunch of empty promises by product manufacturers with the next-new-thing? Maybe. I mean, that’s the nature of commerce and that won’t change, there will always be the next new snake oil touting its fantastic rewards. But, here’s the bottom line . . . there are hair care products that will work better for your specific hair situation, than others. So, if you’re not happy with the results you are getting . . . make a change. Of course, if you have a hair stylist that does right by you, by all means, try what they suggest for your hair. But if you don’t know what to choose . . .

    If you aren’t sure what hair care product to try, why not go to the best source, to the professionals who use them daily?  The 8th Annual Stylist Choice Awards, was held on June 1st 08,’ in conjunction with this years Premier Beauty Show. It was held at the Hard Rock Cafe, Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida. Here is where this years list of ‘the best of the best’ was presented.  Thousands of stylist voted for their favorites and here are the results as they experience it!

    Favorite Shampoo             
    PureOlogy Hydrate Shampoo
         
    Favorite Conditioner         
    Redken All Soft Conditioner�
                  
    Favorite Styling Gel, Lotion or Mousse     
    Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam    
               
    Favorite Hair Spray     
    Kenra Volume Spray 25          
                
    Favorite Specialty Styling Product (wax, paste, mud, crème, etc.)     
    TIGI Bed Head Manipulator   
          
    Favorite Volumizing Product
             
    Sexy Hair Root Pump    
          
    Favorite Deep or Restorative Conditioner
           
    Joico K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor     
                
    Favorite Straightening Product (non-chemical)     
    Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum   
          
            
    Favorite Curling Iron     
    Helen of Troy Hot Tools Curling Iron     
          
    Favorite Flat Iron     
    Farouk Systems CHI Ceramic Flat Iron             
          
    Favorite Hair Dryer     
    Farouk CHI Turbo Hair Dryer     

    I wrote recently an article “Hair Care Product Favorites” check it out for more stylist choice winners.

    Looking for the best deals on flat irons? Misikko is your place to find a ceramic flat iron at an unbeatable price. If you’re looking for the best flat iron - be it CHI, Hana, or FHI - you’re sure to find it at Misikko.com!

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